Brookdale Community College NURS-
125 Pharmacology Unit One Exam
When should we call the provider to clarify an order? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Whenever you need to clarify
- when you cant read it correctly
- the info doesn't make sense
- over the phone
Types of Medication System: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Automated Dispenser
- Password-accessible locked cart
- Computer tracking
2. Self-administration
- Individual containers
- Kept at clients bedside
Where should you never leave medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the client's
bedside
What are the three checks of medication administration safety: - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Before you pour (Check label against MAR)
2. After you pour (Verify against the MAR)
3. At bedside (Check med. again)
Six Rights of Medication Administration - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Right
medication
2. Right dose
3. Right patient
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation
(OTHER)
7. Right reason
8. Right to know
9. Right to refuse
In the medical field, what time do we use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Military time
Main categories of routes of medication administration: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Oral Medications
2. Topical Medications
, 3. Respiratory inhalations
4. Parenteral Medication
types of oral medications (ingestion) - CORRECT ANSWER-pills, tablets,
capsules, liquids, buccal, sublingual, enteral medications
Types of topical medications - CORRECT ANSWER-Transdermal patches,
ointments, creams, lotions, eye (drops/ointment), Ear drops, Nasal
(sprays/drops), Suppositories (vaginal/rectal)
Types of Respiratory Inhalation: - CORRECT ANSWER-(Absorbed via alveoli and
blood)
Atomizers, Aerosol, metered dose inhalation
Types of Parenteral Medications: - CORRECT ANSWER-Intradermal, transdermal,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, IV (IV push, IV piggyback, med drops)
Parenteral Medication admin. safety - CORRECT ANSWER-- Use correct site
- Be familiar with techniques required for that medication
- Use sharps containers
- avoid recapping a dirty needle
Common reasons medications errors happen: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Lack of
knowledge or info.
- Faulty communication
- Equip. errors
- calc. and measuring errors
Techniques to avoid medication administration errors: - CORRECT ANSWER--
What for drugs with similar names
- Watch for patients with similar last names
- Clarify unfamiliar drug names & dosages or illegible orders
- Avoid abbreviations
- Know & use resources
- Keep up with changes in medication orders
- Be well rested & undistracted
- Use six rights
- Calc. doses carefully; double check w/ second RN
If you commit a med. admin. error... what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Immediate vital and physical evaluation
- Report to primary care provider
- Notify nurse manager
- Check institution for policy's
125 Pharmacology Unit One Exam
When should we call the provider to clarify an order? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Whenever you need to clarify
- when you cant read it correctly
- the info doesn't make sense
- over the phone
Types of Medication System: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Automated Dispenser
- Password-accessible locked cart
- Computer tracking
2. Self-administration
- Individual containers
- Kept at clients bedside
Where should you never leave medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the client's
bedside
What are the three checks of medication administration safety: - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Before you pour (Check label against MAR)
2. After you pour (Verify against the MAR)
3. At bedside (Check med. again)
Six Rights of Medication Administration - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Right
medication
2. Right dose
3. Right patient
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation
(OTHER)
7. Right reason
8. Right to know
9. Right to refuse
In the medical field, what time do we use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Military time
Main categories of routes of medication administration: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Oral Medications
2. Topical Medications
, 3. Respiratory inhalations
4. Parenteral Medication
types of oral medications (ingestion) - CORRECT ANSWER-pills, tablets,
capsules, liquids, buccal, sublingual, enteral medications
Types of topical medications - CORRECT ANSWER-Transdermal patches,
ointments, creams, lotions, eye (drops/ointment), Ear drops, Nasal
(sprays/drops), Suppositories (vaginal/rectal)
Types of Respiratory Inhalation: - CORRECT ANSWER-(Absorbed via alveoli and
blood)
Atomizers, Aerosol, metered dose inhalation
Types of Parenteral Medications: - CORRECT ANSWER-Intradermal, transdermal,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, IV (IV push, IV piggyback, med drops)
Parenteral Medication admin. safety - CORRECT ANSWER-- Use correct site
- Be familiar with techniques required for that medication
- Use sharps containers
- avoid recapping a dirty needle
Common reasons medications errors happen: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Lack of
knowledge or info.
- Faulty communication
- Equip. errors
- calc. and measuring errors
Techniques to avoid medication administration errors: - CORRECT ANSWER--
What for drugs with similar names
- Watch for patients with similar last names
- Clarify unfamiliar drug names & dosages or illegible orders
- Avoid abbreviations
- Know & use resources
- Keep up with changes in medication orders
- Be well rested & undistracted
- Use six rights
- Calc. doses carefully; double check w/ second RN
If you commit a med. admin. error... what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Immediate vital and physical evaluation
- Report to primary care provider
- Notify nurse manager
- Check institution for policy's
